On October 29, nearly 420 UBC faculty and staff from across campus and online came together for the 8th annual Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium — a vibrant day of learning, dialogue, and shared commitment to privacy and cybersecurity.
Key moments from the day included:
- Opening remarks by Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Larry Carson, offering insights into UBC’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- Thought-provoking panel discussions on risk management, data governance, and the intersection of cybersecurity with research and medicine.
- A look into the Faculty of Medicine’s approach to cybersecurity governance, showcasing a practical, collaborative, and scalable model.
- Engaging sessions such as a live theatre skit on travel security and a forward-looking exploration of quantum computing’s implications for data protection.
- Practical strategies for enhancing cybersecurity communication and aligning privacy practices with emerging AI technologies.
The Symposium concluded with the Champions Award Ceremony, recognizing UBC faculty and staff who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing privacy and cybersecurity across the university. This year’s award recipients included Chatty Lagura, Stephen MacDonald, and David Johnston. Among them, Johnston was named the Grand Prize Winner, receiving a $500 UBC Bookstore gift card in recognition of his outstanding contributions.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of this year’s event.
Access session recordings and resources through Privacy Matters on Demand, available on the Privacy Matters @ UBC website.
Discover how the Privacy Matters Champions Network supports a culture of privacy at UBC.
